Joseph E. Robach's Videos

Senator Robach Co-Sponors Gas Holiday Legislation

Senator Robach provides remarks on Senate Bill S4880A, which he is a co-sponsor of. This legislation would provide for the suspension of taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels for Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend.

May 5, 2011
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Senator Robach Remarks on Tougher Texting While Driving Legislation

On Tuesday, May 3rd, Senator Robach provided comments during a press conference in Albany regarding new legislation to strengthen the law on texting while driving. Senator Robach is a co-sponsor of Senate bill S.998B, which would elevate text messaging while drive driving a primary offense in New York State.

May 3, 2011
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Senator Robach Make Remarks During Property Tax Cap Press Conference

On Tuesday, April 12th, Senator Robach made comments during a press conference regarding the passage of a Property Tax Cap.

 

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and representatives of business organizations from across the state held the news conference to urge the Assembly to act on the Governor’s property tax cap legislation.

April 12, 2011
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Legislative Update with Senator Robach 04/07/2011

During the week of April 4th, Senator Robach joined Legislative Update to discuss the budget, economic development, and job creation.

April 7, 2011
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Senator Robach Makes Floor Remarks During Voting on Budget Bills

Click on the video to see remarks Senator Robach made on the Senate Floor Wednesday, March 30th. The remarks came while votes were being cast on budget bills.

March 30, 2011
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Senator Robach Discusses Budget Agreement

On Monday, March 28th, Senator Robach discussed the budget agreement reached over the weekend.

March 28, 2011
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Senator Robach Commnets on Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Resolution

On Tuesday, March 22nd, Senator Robach provided floor comments regarding the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Resolution. The text of the New York State Resolution is below.

 

WHEREAS the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of March 25, 1911, resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers, most of whom were young immigrant women who perished from the fire or leapt to their deaths to escape the flames because management kept the exit doors locked to keep workers from taking breaks outside; and

 

March 24, 2011
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Senator Robach Discusses Separate States

Senator Robach discusses his bill which would allow voters to decide, via referendum, whether to seperate New York State into two separate states.

March 23, 2011
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Senator Robach Discusses New York State Budget

Earlier this week, the New York State Senate passed thier 2011-2012 Budget and the Assembly did the same. Senator Robach discusses the next steps in to getting an on-time budget passed for New York State in 2011.

March 16, 2011
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Legislative Update with Senator Robach

Senator Robach appeared as a guest on Legislative Update on Thursday, March 3rd.

March 4, 2011
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Senator Robach Remarks on Special Election Legislation

NYS Senate passes bill, supported by Governor Cuomo, to extend time for special elections to help accommodate military voters

Robach hopeful this will lead to announcement of special election in 26th Congressional District

March 3, 2011
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February 15th Legislative Update

On Tuesday, February 15th, Senator Robach was a guest on Legislative Update.

February 16, 2011
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Senator Robach Discusses Executive Budget Proposal

On Tuesday, February 1st, New York State Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2011-2012 Executive Budget Address. Following the presentation, Senator Robach shared his thoughts on Governor Cuomo's proposed budget.

February 1, 2011
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Senator Robach Discusses Property Tax Cap, Mandate Relief Measures

On Monday, January 31st, the New York State Senate passed Property Tax Cap legislation, along with mandate relief measures. Senator Robach discusses both.

January 31, 2011
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Senator Robach's Floor Remarks, January 19th, 2011

On Wednesday, January 19th, Senator Robach provided comments on the Senate Floor regarding legislation that would limit state spending over a given year. For more information on this bill, click here.

January 20, 2011
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Senator Robach On Legislative Update January 11, 2011

On Tuesday, January 11th, Senator Robach appeared as the guest on Legislative Update.

January 12, 2011
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Legislative Update with Senator Robach 11-08-10

On Monday, November 8th, Senator Robach appeared as a guest on legislative update.

November 23, 2010
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Senator Robach's Legislative Update for August 30th, 2010

On Monday, August 30th, Senator Robach was a guest on Legislative Update.

September 1, 2010
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Senator Robach Discusses Budget Process

Senator Robach expresses his frustration at Senate leaders for sending members home while the State budget remains in limbo.

July 1, 2010
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Senator Robach Honored by YMCA of Greater Rochester

The YMCA of Greater Rochester recently presented Senator Robach with the Albert B. Hooke Red Triangle Award for his support and volunteer service with their organization.

June 9, 2010
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